Morning Jolt: Most popular baby names of 2012

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Nov 30, 2012 at 12:01 AMDec 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

According to a list of 100 most popular baby names of 2012 compiled by BabyCenter.com, Aiden and Sophia topped their respective lists. Aiden has been No. 1 among boys for eight years in a row, and Sophia has been No. 1 among girls for three years in a row. Here are the top 10 for each:

In the news: According to a list of 100 most popular baby names of 2012 compiled by BabyCenter.com, Aiden and Sophia topped their respective lists. Aiden has been No. 1 among boys for eight years in a row, and Sophia has been No. 1 among girls for three years in a row. Here are the top 10 for each:

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